A three‑story building collapsed in Brooklyn, New York, leaving one person dead and at least a dozen others injured. The collapse happened Wednesday afternoon in the Flatbush neighborhood near Bedford Avenue, where a construction and excavation project was underway next to the building. Firefighters rushed to the scene and launched a major rescue operation, digging through piles of bricks, wood and debris by hand while using saws, drones and rescue dogs to search for survivors. Several people were pulled from the rubble, including at least one person who was found alive hours after the collapse. Officials said multiple victims suffered critical injuries. The collapse exposed the inside of nearby apartments, leaving bedrooms, stairwells and personal belongings visible from the street. Investigators are now looking at whether construction activity next door may have played a role. Records show the neighboring project had previously faced violations related to demolition and construction work. Roads around the area were shut down as emergency crews continued searching for anyone still trapped and inspected nearby buildings for safety risks. Officials have not yet announced the exact cause of the collapse, and the investigation remains ongoing.